Our Programme
Availability information is updated periodically, and is offered as a guide only.
Dates: Jul-Sep 08 | Oct-Dec 08 | Jan-Mar 09 | Apr-Jun 09
Themes: Retreats | Getaways | Bible study | Mission | Music | Creative Arts | Walking | Environment | Women's Weekends | Friends Weeks | Holiday Weeks | Working Parties
August 2008

16 - 23 August 2008 (Sat-Sat)
Price held from 2007!

It’s easy to define things in life that make us feel hopeless. But the Bible has a lot to say about hope in th |
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23 - 30 August 2008 (Sat-Sat)
Price held from 2007!

In tough times and triumphant times, how does the joy of the Lord really make us strong? Looking at this quest |
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30 August - 5 September 2008 (Sat-Fri)
House Closed
September 2008

5 - 7 September 2008 (Fri-Sun)
Author Liz Babbs and top worship leader Sue Rinaldi will take you on a journey deeper into God though a dynami |
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8 - 12 September 2008 (Mon-Fri)
Were you part of Lee Abbey’s history by serving on Community in its first 34 years? We invite you to enjoy a v |
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12 - 14 September 2008 (Fri-Sun)
St. Mary’s Church, Shirehampton, Bristol

15 - 19 September 2008 (Mon-Fri)
Soak in the presence of God’s glory, in the intimate place of worship. Explore more of what it means to live o |
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19 - 21 September 2008 (Fri-Sun)
22 - 26 September 2008 (Mon-Fri)
1/3 off Special Discount
What is Christian maturity and what helps or hinders our growth? Are depending on God and becoming responsibl |
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Three workshops – ‘Art as prayer’, ‘Art as preaching’ and ‘Art as worship’ – will give you ideas and practice |
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26 - 28 September 2008 (Fri-Sun)
Thornbury Baptist Church
29 September - 3 October 2008 (Mon-Fri)
1/3 off Special Rate
The Bible speaks of the power and mystery of the sea. Literature and music express our fascination with its ch |
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October 2008
3 - 5 October 2008 (Fri-Sun)

This weekend, designed for churches or small groups, will feature a full programme including teaching from the |
more...2 nights — from £120 full board — Fully booked >
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6 - 10 October 2008 (Mon-Fri)
What kind of people must we be to drink from God’s ‘fountain of sending love’? This week we’ll seek God’s grac |
more...What’s the constantly developing narrative of your life? Are there jewels yet to discover? And how might any o |
more...Experienced retreat leader Becky Widdows and the team are available this week to take you through a one-to-one |
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10 - 12 October 2008 (Fri-Sun)
Chippenham Churches
13 - 17 October 2008 (Mon-Fri)
The amazing truth is that God takes the ordinary and delights to do the extraordinary. We will see how God use |
more...For a great team experience – and a reduced rate – try getting your hands dirty by working with us on our beau |
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17 - 19 October 2008 (Fri-Sun)

This weekend, designed for churches or small groups, will feature a full programme including teaching from the |
more...2 nights — from £120 full board — Fully booked >
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at The Beacon
17 - 19 October 2008 (Fri-Sun)
Whatever your experience level, you are invited to this creative and inspiring practical weekend of dance. We’ |
more...£106 full board (accommodation in shared rooms with bunks) — Please enquire >
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20 - 24 October 2008 (Mon-Fri)
In 40 years of ministry, Barry Kissell has seen that praying for people through the power of the Holy Spirit p |
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24 - 26 October 2008 (Fri-Sun)
Such prayer is based on Jesus’ authority and the power of his sacrifice to bring healing. It invokes the Holy |
more...This weekend, we will be inviting our Pastoral Helpers to join us for a weekend at a reduced rate as a way of |
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27 - 31 October 2008 (Mon-Fri)
Price held from 2007!

In busy lives in the ‘real world’, how can we journey towards more Jesus-centred living? Looking at ‘praying o |
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31 October - 2 November 2008 (Fri-Sun)
Living creatively – fighting and writing. This time for women will bring insights from the writer’s garret and |
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November 2008

at The Beacon
1 November 2008 (Sat)
Our annual day of inspirational teaching and worship, this year held at The Beacon, will include a variety of |
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2 - 6 November 2008 (Sun-Thu)
House Closed
7 - 9 November 2008 (Fri-Sun)
Come and join musician and music therapist Adrian Snell as he invites you to explore themes suggested by his a |
more...A valuable chance to take stock and strengthen intimacy between couples, married or preparing for marriage. Th |
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at Buckfastleigh
8 November 2008 (Sat)
This day of teaching, workshops and ministry for church leaders & members at St. Luke’s Buckfastleigh, S Devon |
more...£15 full board (including lunch and drinks) — Please enquire >
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10 - 14 November 2008 (Mon-Fri)
There must be more to life than working and consuming! Living lightly means changing our lifestyles and values |
more...Enneagram – Greek for ‘9 points’ – describes nine personality types: a powerful tool for spiritual growth thro |
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14 - 16 November 2008 (Fri-Sun)
Deaf people use their hands every day for communication and worship. This weekend for Deaf, hard-of-hearing an |
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17 - 21 November 2008 (Mon-Fri)
Dave Hopwood and Simeon Wood will take you on a veritable romp through mysteries of our Christian faith using |
more...Come with an open mind and hands ready to create something special as Christmas approaches. We’ll help with th |
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Dates: Jul-Sep 08 | Oct-Dec 08 | Jan-Mar 09 | Apr-Jun 09
Themes: Retreats | Getaways | Bible study | Mission | Music | Creative Arts | Walking | Environment | Women's Weekends | Friends Weeks | Holiday Weeks | Working Parties